Disclaimer CBS owns the characters I am just borrowing them to create the ship I want.
I had to change a couple things in the story cause I was rereading it and found a big continuity error.
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Chapter 5
Nick and Sara made love like they had never been apart. Neither of them held back, and fell asleep tangled inside each other.
Sara awoke to her head lying on Nick's chest. She had no regret for making love to the man she loved and the father of her son, however she worried he might have regrets.
Had this been a night of passion or was it a night of relief that their son was going to be ok after almost loosing him.
Nick could feel the tension in her arms that was holding him. Nick knew he had no regrets, and he knew they needed to discuss there relationship, where it was at and where it was going. Nick was willing to do anything to keep Sara and Andy.
"Sara, are you ok? Umm it is 6 am we can call and talk to Andy's nurse, and then we can head over the hospital to be there at 8 am when visiting hours restart." Nick tried to put out a subject that he knew would not cause any possibilities of an argument.
"Nick…. Yeah, that sounds good." Sara decided she was not ready to bring up what happen last night.
"I will go shower first, can you wait till I am done so we both can be on the phone?"
"You use the master bath shower I will use the bathroom down the hall. Then we can call; want to go to our old breakfast spot?" Nick asked.
"Sure"
Nick and Sara separated and got cleaned up, when they called the hospital the nurse informed them that Andy was breathing over the respirator and the Doctor said he was doing very well. However he would still be on the vent and in a drug induced coma for at least 24-36 hours. She encouraged them to come see him during the day and then go home and rest at night at home. They let the nurse know they would be there in just a couple hours.
They got into the car and drove to the little café off the strip for breakfast; it was a very quiet drive. Sara wondered if they would ever be the same, though with Andy in the picture she was sure it would not be the same as when she left they could be spontaneous and do anything they wanted.
They sat in the café and ordered breakfast, finally Sara broke the silence.
"Nick, I guess we need to call the DA and let him know about Andy, and see if he can get us an extension in the McMinn Case, we are suppose to be deposed the day after tomorrow, and to be honest I would rather not be away from Andy if he is awake."
"I agree, by the way Grissom called and said he had got a week extension in the case."
Nick took a sip of coffee and grinned as he said this.
"I should have known you would be on top of things. Nick, umm I called my boss and friend in San Francisco and she went to my place and is sending Andy's baby book. I thought you might like to see it."
Nick reached across the table and gently squeezed her hand.
"That would be great. Sara, umm, I do not want to push you however I really meant what I said. I love you; I want us to be a family. You tell me what you want I will be there. That is unless you ummm…. Have someone else." With that said Nick looked into Sara's eyes for an answer.
"No, I never, I tried to date a couple times, however… Well, let's just say no one is Nick Stokes, and I just never felt the same as I had with you."
"Nick, I think I would like to take this slow. Last night was wonderful; however I want to make sure we are both going to make the right decision for us. I do not want to get back together just for Andy's sake."
"I agree, so Ms. Sidle would you please allow me to date you? Though I would like to offer you and Andy a place to stay for the next few weeks that you are here?" Nick said with his Texan drawl emphasized.
Sara gave her trade mark grin "I would love to date you; however I think it would be better if I stayed at my room at the Excalibur, not to mention Andy is looking forward to staying at the Castle. Though after he gets to know you and if you are ok with it he can come and visit." Sara added as she could see some disappointment in his eyes.
"That sounds great. You about ready to head to the hospital then by the time we get there the unit will be reopening."
Nick and Sara drove to the hospital and chatted about the changes that had happen over the years.
"I can not believe that Catherine and Warrick got married. I knew expected that one."
"Yeah, though I think we all were more surprised when Greggo got married. Just seven months after he was married they welcomed the twins. They are as hyper as Greg, poor Mel, she has her hands full."
Next thing they knew they were at Sunrise and were in the PICU.
"Hey Andy, its Mommy." Sara spoke softly to him.
Nick watched as Sara talked to Andy and held his hand. Nick then went up and whispered he would be outside so she could spend sometime alone with him.
When Nick left the PICU he ran into Warrick and Greg. They had stopped and picked up coffee to go.
"We thought you both could use some coffee." Greg offered.
"Thanks, she is still in there talking to him. I wanted to give her a chance to have some time alone with him."
"Well, who is Andy's dad?" Greg asked.
Nick shook his head and gave a grin. "Greggo, you did not hear?"
"Huh.. Ummm hear what?" Greg said as he looked at Warrick and Nick.
"Andy is my son. And no I did not know about him and please do not bring this up around Sara, we are dealing with it in our own way." Nick stated in such a way that made Greg not dare ask another question.
"So Nick, how is Sara?" Rick asked trying to change to another subject.
"She is doing as well as expected, she is scared for Andy, however we really will not know what is going to happen until they wake him up." Nick shook his head.
"Umm guys need to ask you a favor though."
"Just name it" Warrick stated.
"Well, can you help me with project Sara?"
A small grin appeared on Warrick and Greg's face.
"Sure so what is the plan."
Back in the PICU, while the guys are talking
Sara sat in Andy's room and held his hand listening to the sounds of the machines.
She barley heard Nick tell her he would give her Andy time alone.
"Andy, baby, well when you wake up you are finally going to met Nick, your Dad. He is so excited to see you. He already loves you. Sweetie when you wake up tomorrow I will make sure we have your favorite cowboy Woody here. You know your Daddy has a wonderful house. He already mentioned he wants to put a swing set in the backyard for you. I am not sure how but he says he is not mad at me. I do not think I could forgive him so easily if the shoe was on the other foot. Andy I am going to let you sleep, if you have any problems the nurse will call me, however I am going to go with Nick and go have dinner. I will be back later this afternoon. Sleep well."
Sara then gave Andy a kiss and then headed out of the PICU.
When Sara walked into the waiting room she saw Warrick sitting in the waiting room.
Warrick got up and gave his chair to Sara.
"So how is the little man doing?" Warrick asked.
"He looks very peaceful; they said we need to keep the stimulation down so I did not stay very long. The nurse said she would call if there was any change at all."
Warrick noticed she looked very concerned and worried and tired. He pulled a cup and filled it with coffee.
"I think you could use this."
"Thanks" she said.
"Where is Nick?"
"Ohhh, he got a call and had to run into the office to sign a few reports, he will be back soon. I can stay here with you though and Catherine will be by in about an hour."
"So tell me what made you and Catherine decide to get married?" Sara grinned at him.
"Well, a few weeks after you left Tina asked for a divorce, I must admit I was upset at first, however I realized it was the right thing to do. About six months later Catherine and I started hanging around more and more and then things just evolved. I asked her to marry me about 2 and half years ago and the rest is history."
"Where did you get married at?"
"We went to the Virgin Islands and got married, Lindsey was the bridesmaid and Nick was my best man. It was just the four of us with a minister on the beach at sunset."
"That sounds so beautiful." Sara said with a grin.
"Sara, I do not mean to pry, however there is an opening here at the lab for a supervisor position, Catherine is moving into the assistant directors position. I know Grissom is going to talk to you about the position. However I just have to put in my bid for you to accept the position. Nick has never stopped loving you, and he is already head over heals in love with his son. You should have seen him tell Greg. Just think about it, ok?"
Just then Warrick's phone rings.
"Brown here, yeah, I will be right there."
"Sara, work calls Catherine will be here very soon."
He gave her a kiss on the cheek and headed out the door.
Warrick grabbed his phone and hit speed dial.
"Phase one started" then he hung up and grinned.
Now for operation Sara:) Any suggestions on ways for Nick to convince Sara she needs to stay and they get back together permently?